Zakopane and Tatra Mountains tour from Krakow
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Visit Zakopane, the winter capital of Poland, located at the foot of the Tatra Mountains. With breathtaking views and picturesque natural landscapes, it is enchanting not only in winter but at every time of the year! Captivating scenery, characteristic folk culture, highlander-style cuisine, numerous tourist trails and ski routes – all of this contributes to the richness of Zakopane, which is the most popular mountain tourist resort in Poland.The trip will start with a visit to a shepherd’s hut, where you will taste the traditional smoked cheese called "oscypek". Then you will visit the Regional Museum to look at Zakopane art. After the visit, you will get into a funicular that will take you straight to the top of Mount Gubałówka to experience an imposing view of the granite and limestone peaks of the Tatras.During your free time, you can stay on Mount Gubałówka or ride down to the huge regional market square and eat dinner in one of the restaurants offering local delicacies.
Highlights
- You'll ride the funicular to Mount Gubałówka for breathtaking views of the limestone and granite peaks
- There's a walk down Krupówki, the main street of Zakopane, to enjoy
- You can taste oscypek, a salty smoked sheep's milk cheese
- The experience includes listening to the unique Podhale dialect of the highlanders and seeing their beautiful handmade outfits
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
10 hours
Available in English
What's included
- Round-trip transportation from Krakow
- Pick-up from the central pick-up point
- Entrance tickets
- Zakopane sightseeing
- Funicular ride ticket to Mount Gubałówka
- Oscypek tasting
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks (except of oscypek tasting)
Where you'll meet
COACH STOP next to the Krakow Main Post Office
Operated by
SeeKrakow
Important information
* To get a student discount students must have a student ID card during the tour
* This tour involves a fair amount of walking, uneven grounds, and stairs; comfortable shoes are recommended
* Zakopane is located at the foot of the Tatra Mountains, where the temperature is usually lower than in Kraków, and the weather can change rapidly. Therefore, the participants are required to bring warm, waterproof clothing (e.g. sweaters, jackets, umbrellas) and sun-protective items (e.g. hats, caps, sunglasses)
* The tour includes a tasting of products containing lactose
* On this tour, some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures